Unreal Tournament III

AceGamez (10 out of 10) (100%)

Unreal Tournament III is a powerhouse of a game and a real boon for the PS3, which is in dire need of some fantastic shooters. It won't be to everyone's tastes, but the combination of its old-school sensibilities and cutting edge looks provides some of the most eye-catching, visceral, fast twitch gaming you'll ever experience. Throw in the superb array of death-dealing weapons and the astonishing range of inconceivably well designed, gorgeous maps, and you've got a shooter that, in the online multiplayer arena, is hard to match and will last you indefinitely. As a gaming experience, unreal is probably the only way to describe it.

Digital Spy ( ) (100%)

The only real downside to Unreal Tournament 3 is the fact that, for those used to playing the last PC game, this title is merely an update. Although it’s been four years since the last release in the series, the only major change is the maps and – for some PC users at least – this is sure to prove disappointing. But what console users have been crying out for is an online multiplayer first-person shooter that is explosive, compelling and has that pick-up-and-play feel. And Unreal Tournament 3 offers that and a whole lot more.

Worth Playing (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

The score for Unreal Tournament III reflects an aggregation of all elements of gameplay I've covered in the foregoing, as well as the gravity of innovation in making PC mods accessible on a console title. What this numerical score can't possibly demonstrate, in the past several years of ever-better games across all genres, not a few of them arriving in recent months, Unreal Tournament III is the first title in a long time making me recall that this is why I long ago started loving games, compelling me to, almost literally, jump and down, and to keep me up playing late into the night and seduce me into a few morning matches before I sit down to work. Yes, it's that good, and, yes, it does so greatly transcend the mere sum of its fractions.

TotalPlayStation (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

Whatever UTIII lacks in offerings right now (and I can't find one among them beyond stuff from older games), the mod community will add. If that doesn't demonstrate this whole "Game 3.0" concept perfectly, I don't know what does. Seriously, go buy it.

PSX Extreme (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

To wrap things up, if you can't tell by now, Unreal Tournament III is a blockbuster hit. It's exactly what we were hoping for it to be; a brilliantly executed arena-based first-person shooter, with a plethora of depth, speed, and a virtually infinite scope on replay value. User-created content will drive this game and its online community for years to come, just as it has on the PC. It is visually stunning to behold, with superb texture detail everywhere you look. It allows for mouse and keyboard gameplay, and features a sublime online facet. Unreal Tournament III is the pinnacle of first-person shooters. Others: take note.

UGO (UnderGroundOnline) (A-) (91%)

The real draw of UT3 is in its promising future. Extra maps and mutators are one thing. How will fans respond when total conversions start to pop up, delivering a brand new experience within the same game they purchased back during the 2007 holiday season? It's a brave new world now for console gamers, and they have the brilliant minds over at Epic Games to thank for it.

Gaming Age (A-) (91%)

While UT3 isn't going to reinvent the FPS wheel, it does supply what has been greatly missing in FPS as of late, which is just a straight forward, fun as hell, experience that is endless as long as you have friends to play with. This is old school shooting at its best with a brand new coat of paint to enjoy. Fans of UT or even Quake with realize what they've been missing for a couple years now and will be happy that it is has returned in its purest form. UT3 is pure bliss.

Gameplanet (9 out of 10) (90%)

The game is not ground breaking, but it does not purport to be. It offers a big step forward for the series while simultaneously retaining the philosophy of good, honest entertaining game play with over-powered weapons and buckets of blood. Your console and this game deserve to be together!

Wonderwallweb.com (9 out of 10) (90%)

Unreal Tournament 3 is a great benchmark for all other online console shooters; it does everything to the highest possible standard and never drops the ball. It has all of the qualities a top notch PC title will have, but without the high price of the newest possible graphics card to enjoy it. The only area the consoles lose out to the PC is in the modding where gamers will submit their own maps, but I am sure Epic will give us some updates in the future to improve this side of things. So if you are craving for a frag fest, this is definitely the game for you.

PlayFrance (9 out of 10) (90%)

Epic aura pris son temps pour enfin nous amener Unreal Tournament III sur PS3 mais l'attente en valait la peine : doté d'une réalisation splendide, offrant des modes de jeu vraiment intéressants, disposant d'armes et de véhicules permettant toutes les folies dans une partie, il s'agit là tout simplement de la meilleure offre de jeu en ligne disponible sur la petite dernière de Sony. Il ne reste plus qu'à espérer qu'un patch corrigera très vite les petits problèmes techniques qui viennent parfois nuire au plaisir de jeu sur le réseau !

Jeux Vidéo Network (18 out of 20) (90%)

Les développeurs d’Epic maîtrisent parfaitement leur sujet et livrent une copie quasiment irréprochable, malgré un certain classicisme. Les amateurs de joutes nerveuses seront tout simplement comblés.

ZTGameDomain (9 out of 10) (90%)

At the end of the day Unreal Tournament 3 is exactly what you would expect from the series. The fast paced action is still among the best available and the visuals set a new bar for shooters. PC gamers may balk at the lack of features out of the box, but PS3 owners looking for a great online shooter will have a hard time finding a better option this winter. If you are looking solely for a solo experience UT 3 will likely leave you wanting more, but if its multi-player action you desire Unreal Tournament 3 is among the best the year has to offer.

Futuregamez.net (90 out of 100) (90%)

I had my reservations right up until release of Unreal Tounament 3 given that I've had the PC version since launch last year, but I'm happy to report that this is one of the greatest shooters even on PC and the PS3 version lacks but a few details. Unfortunately, as it stands, I fear that its online life may be limited, especially if Haze hits shelves before this patch comes out, but with Epic promising it will be here ASAP, I'd still recommend this shooter to anyone with a PS3, with the exception of those who need realism in their games.

UOL Jogos ( ) (90%)

Apesar de parecer ultrapassado por se manter fiel às suas origens, "Unreal Tournament III" continua a proporcionar grandes doses de emoção. A versão para PS3 não fica devendo nada à do PC e, em ambos as plataformas, o jogo impressiona por sua jogabilidade balanceada, gráficos e áudio de primeira linha e a capacidade ilimitada de se renovar através de seus pacotes de ferramentas para a criação de mods. Fãs sérios de jogos tiro e ação não devem deixar passar.

GBase - The Gamer's Base (9 out of 10) (90%)

Wow! Genau so habe ich mir den neuesten Unreal Tournament-Ableger vorgestellt. Genau wie das Ur-Unreal Tournament: Rasant, kompromisslos, wunderschön designte Karten, clevere Bots, tolle Spielmodi und abgefahrene Waffen. Dazu gesellen sich nun auch noch abwechslungsreiche und toll designte Vehikel. Einzig der versprochene Singleplayer-Modus lässt wie auch schon in den vorigen Teilen zu wünschen übrig. Aber hey, ich will gegen Menschen spielen. Wer jedoch keinen Internetzugang besitzt, wird auch mit den Bots glücklich, denn diese verfügen über reichlich Intelligenz und stellen auf den höheren Stufen eine wahre Herausforderung dar. Wer nur im Entferntesten auf rasante, klasse aussehende und rassige Action steht, kommt um den Titel nicht herum. Ein kleiner Tipp: Wer noch besser zielen will, besorgt sich Tastatur und Maus. Man sieht sich online. Kaufen!

Thunderbolt Games (9 out of 10) (90%)

UT3 is an excellent game. With amazing graphics, a steady framerate and keyboard and mouse support, the PS3 version of UT3 is a worthy companion to its PC counterpart. With mods appearing all the time, this is a supreme package and provides some of the greatest online play around. If your PC isn’t up to speed you should definitely pick up UT3 on the PS3. Who knows? It may even be the superior version. Something to think about.

Game Chronicles (9 out of 10) (90%)

Skip the stealth and tactics of Call of Duty 4. This game is about pure adrenalin and blazing reflexes and nothing can touch UT3 for experiencing both in classic shooter fashion online or going solo. Unreal Tournament III is a must-own PS3 title for anyone who enjoys frantic online shooters and total mayhem.

IGN Australia (9 out of 10) (90%)

While UT III doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it’s a fantastically entertaining game nonetheless, and well worth a look for veterans and newbies alike. Its larger than life sci-fi world and speedy, explosive gameplay really work on console and the whole thing runs like a dream. A great PS3 port, and a ready demonstration of what the system can do in the right hands.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (9 out of 10) (90%)

The score, then. Jim went for eight on PC. I'm going for nine on PS3. I could fob you off and claim this is because the context is different. In fact, I probably ought to, because it's true: Team Fortress 2 isn't as effective in the PS3's slightly disappointing Orange Box release, although it's still a better multiplayer game outside of the platform question, and the alternatives (Resistance, most notably) don't do as much as well as this does.

IGN (9 out of 10) (90%)

If you've never played Unreal Tournament before, this is a must-own game on PS3. It's still the most frantic, engrossingly intense first-person shooter formula out there and even after eight years still proves to be wildly entertaining. It certainly helps that Epic has done a terrific job of making this game run on PS3, as well as provide tons of tweaking extras like server filters, customization options, and input alternatives that you typically don't see in a console game. The interface for accessing all these options and browsing servers may be a little clunky, but that hardly diminishes the unique brand of gameplay UT offers.

Kombo.com (9 out of 10) (90%)

Unreal Tournament 3 for the PS3 is easily the closest a console has ever come to capturing the look and feel of a true "twitch" FPS. Those familiar with the series may miss a few of the gametypes from previous installments. Those that are playing UT for the first time get to experience a series that has loosely defined and inspired the FPS genre for years; and without the requisite additional PC upgrades. UT3 is a return to form for the UT series. Epic has trimmed the fat from its flagship series, and all that's left is lean and mean, pure UT.

GameDaily (9 out of 10) (90%)

Unreal Tournament continues to live up to its name, and part three on the PS3 is just as thrilling as its PC counterpart. Never mind its shortened multiplayer count and lack of extra modes -- there's enough here to keep you fragging through the holidays.

Gameplayer (Australia) (9 out of 10) (90%)

While this is disappointing, Epic Games is onto a winning formula and UTIII does deliver just what online console gaming needed: accessible, frantic, and endlessly enjoyable old-school gameplay. Just switch on your console, get in there and blow shit up. Epic Games has done a more than admirable job of transporting the game from PC onto consoles and further refined their genre-leading gameplay. Offline gamers, however, should just rent it.

GameTrailers (8.9 out of 10) (89%)

If you’re looking for an excellent multiplayer first-person shooter for your PS3, go and buy Unreal Tournament III right now. Nothing else on the platform can touch it at this stage. On the PC, where you have a lot more options, things are a little more complicated. Just keep in mind that whatever version you buy, you’re doing it to play against other humans online. If you have no friends and no broadband connection then UT III will be a snore. When twitching out against opponents around the globe it can be as addictive, and deep, as video games come.

Play.tm (89 out of 100) (89%)

At the end of the day, this is a game that succeeds by its ability to make a new home for itself on the consoles - the PS3 in particular. Although we have yet to see how easily the mod community will be able to hawk their wares, all other aspects of the game have made the crossing well. It says a lot about the game, that even with stiff competition from the likes of Call of Duty it is still a viable option for some PS3 first-person shooting action. Were it to include a killer campaign this would be a game that is hard to beat - as it stands it is still an impressive first outing on the PS3.

Gamesmania.de (88 out of 100) (88%)

Das Spiel läuft in beeindruckendem Tempo, ist selbst ohne Festplatteninstallation schnell gestartet und begeistert grafisch ebenso, wie die PC Fassung. Da nun auch endlich mit Tastatur und Maus gespielt werden darf und Modifikationen auch der Konsolenfraktion bereit gestellt werden sollen, ist die PS3 Fassung von Unreal Tournament 3 für viele Spieler sicherlich die beste, weil unkomplizierteste Wahl. Spielerisch gibt es bei diesem Spiel ohnehin wenig zu bemängeln. Mit Fahrzeugen im Kriegsführungsmodus gegnerische Knoten zu übernehmen oder zum wiederholten Mal dem Feind die Flagge unter der Nase wegzuklauen, dafür lebt der eSportler. Viele alte Maps in neuem Gewand lassen absolutes Nostalgiefeeling aufkommen, ohne anzuöden. Um mit einem wildfremden Spieler aus einer der ersten CTF-Runden auf der Map Coret zu sprechen: „Wie UT, nur mit viel geilerer Grafik!“

Power Unlimited (88 out of 100) (88%)

Unreal Tournament III is de beste online multiplayer game van het moment. Het veegt de vloer aan met Warhawk en Resistance.

GameZone (8.8 out of 10) (88%)

With all that said, the main reason I am captivated by UT3 is because how much it differs from shooters currently on the next-generation consoles. Too many shooters are still stuck in World War II or trying to “advance” to modern combat, while not enough are cranking up the speed and providing thrilling action to boot. If you have enjoyed the previous installments, then I have no doubt that Unreal Tournament 3 will be a fine purchase this holiday season.

VicioJuegos.com / uVeJuegos.com (87 out of 100) (87%)

Hablemos claro. Si te gusta jugar online y te atrae aunque sea un poco el género de los shooters, no te lo pienses: Unreal Tournament 3 es un juego que te hará pasar muy buenos ratos. Cuenta con un apartado gráfico formidable y una jugabilidad a prueba de bomba que proporciona horas de diversión. El único defecto destacable que tiene es la imposibilidad de jugar con uno o varios amigos a pantalla partida, algo que de verdad nos habría gustado mucho jugar. No es el mismo desarrollo que el de títulos más tácticos como Call of Duty 4, pero la saga Unreal tiene personalidad propia y nos ha brindado la mejor experiencia en red hasta la fecha para la consola de Sony.

Game Positive (8.6 out of 10) (86%)

Unreal Tournament 3 has been a long time in the making; however, despite the wait, the game proves that the franchise is still one of the most exhilarating first-person shooters available. While best known for its online play, UT3 is fun in any context - even offline - taking bot-infested battles to the next level. The developer's creativity really shines through in the various game modes, weapon and vehicle designs, and control scheme. The only real fault here is that the game can sometimes feel like a retread. There haven't been many changes to the core gameplay over the years, so if you're looking for something radically different, you may not find that here. Otherwise, the numerous polished facets of Unreal Tournament 3 add up to a fantastic multiplayer experience that is currently unparalleled on the PlayStation 3.

Gamigo (8.6 out of 10) (86%)

Endlich darf auch auf der Konsole so gezockt werden, wie man es im Grunde genommen seit Jahren schon wollte. Die Maus- und Tastatursteuerung ist ein echter Segen für das Gameplay. Aber keine Angst, die paar Controllerfans die es evtl. doch gibt, werden dazu natürlich nicht verpflichtet und können UT3 auch auf die altmodische Art und Weise zocken. Ansonsten erwartet den PS3-Besitzer eine fast identische Version zum PC-Pendent. Lediglich bei der maximalen Spieleranzahl und der Anzahl der Karten wurde ein wenig gekürzt. Wer sich daran nicht stört, der bekommt genau das, was auf der Verpackung steht. Ein waschechtes UT, welches die kommenden Monate sicherlich für jede Menge Abwechslung sorgt. Wer allerdings am liebsten alleine ballert, der sollte sich nach Alternativen umschauen.

Extreme Gamer (8.6 out of 10) (86%)

If you’re not into the online aspects then Unreal Tournament is only worth a rental. Unreal Tournament III easily belongs in the top ten of shooters of 2007, but there is nothing here for the single player gamer. The goal of Unreal Tournament never has been its single player experience and Unreal Tournament III continues this concept. So if fragging friends online in a highly competitive and fun atmosphere sounds fun, you need to check out Unreal Tournament III. More Unreal always equals more good times, have yourself a Red Bull and join the fight.

Fragland.net (86 out of 100) (86%)

No matter how much you say about this game and the details, in the end there's only one thing that counts: how much fun is it to blow other players to bits? And that conclusion is simple: Unreal Tournament 3 may not be original, but it remains an absolute top game in the genre, also on PS3 where the addition of a ton of user-adjustable options and possibilities is only applaudable. Deathmatch rarely gets better than this! But do try to connect that mouse and keyboard...

Gameswelt (86 out of 100) (86%)

Wer bisher Bedenken hatte, dass Epic Games die Konsolenversion von 'Unreal Tournament 3' versauen würde, darf erleichtert aufatmen. Die Jungs haben alles richtig gemacht und bieten sogar sinnvolle Ergänzungen (Wahl der Steuerung, Filterfunktionen etc.). Die wenigen Slowdowns bei besonders heftigen Gefechten hinterlassen zwar einen leicht faden Beigeschmack, sind aber angesichts der ansonsten atemberaubenden Rasanz locker zu verschmerzen. Wer gerne mit anderen Spielern auf das Schlachtfeld zieht, sollte zuschlagen. Solohelden werden mit anderen Shootern allerdings glücklicher.

FileFactory Games / Gameworld Network (85 out of 100) (85%)

While the 360 has dominated the FPS genre with titles like Bioshock and Halo 3, the PS3 gets a sturdy, well built and powerful timed exclusive in Unreal Tournament 3. It lacks a few things that would really have set it apart from most other games, like the first cross-platform game on the PS3 and a complete lack of a single player campaign like Warhawk. Even with a shoddy story thrown into the mix, there is no doubt that Epic has delivered the next big multiplayer game for the console and will achieve nothing but adoring fans, and modders, soon enough.

GamePro (US) (4.25 out of 5) (85%)

Still, if you're PS3 owner on the hunt for a fast and fun online experience, UT3 is a compelling title that you should definitely consider.

PAL Gaming Network (PALGN) (8.5 out of 10) (85%)

However, on top of the polish, options and seasoned gameplay, you have one of the fastest growing multiplayer titles on the PSN, as players fall back to what works, not just what’s new. In reality, there's very little explicitly wrong with the game, as it's all a matter of perspective. It will depend on how fast you like your shooters, how fresh or how the console caters for it. However, the clincher for the PS3 version is that it's leader in it's small market, as there is very little that can compete with it and style of gameplay stands out as unique on the platform. The game does demand human competition to be of any worth and shouldn't be considered otherwise, but given the quality of play and the quality of the port from the PC, it’s definitely worth checking out for anyone who likes their multiplayer shooters to be fast and furious.

Game Informer Magazine (8.5 out of 10) (85%)

Nonetheless, when the blood is flowing and the taunts are flying, Unreal Tournament 3 transcends these niggling issues and becomes one of the better ways to get your online multiplayer fix. Getting that “Flak Master!” award never gets old, and it’s no less satisfying to crush the enemy from your couch than it is from your desk in the end.

JeuxVideoPC.com (17 out of 20) (85%)

Mission accomplie pour ce transfuge d’Unreal Tournament 3 sur PS3. Epic a très bien fait les choses et nous offre un FPS multijoueurs nerveux, bourrin et surtout fun. Si la recette reste classique, l’habillage est brillant, offrant à la machine de Sony un de ces plus beaux titres. L’aspect « shoot old school » peut cependant ne pas plaire à tout le monde et déconcertera sans doute les amateurs de subtilité. En revanche, ceux qui aiment laisser leur cerveau de côté au moment d’allumer la console et qui cherche un bon défouloir peuvent sortir la Carte Bleue sans hésiter, le décrassage est garanti.

GameSpot (8.5 out of 10) (85%)

What's most impressive about Unreal Tournament 3 on the PS3 is how at-home it feels on the platform. The visuals look great and keep up splendidly, and the action is intense and satisfying. Even with such fantastic options as Warhawk and Call of Duty 4 at your disposal, UT3 is worth a purchase for anyone who likes to shoot guns in video games.

PS3Style.com (8.5 out of 10) (85%)

UT3 is in no way a new car right off of the assembly line, but it’s your old ride that has been pimped-out to maximum performance. Every PS3 owner should own this game, because so far it offers one the biggest online community to date, (competing with Warhawk and Resistance) with loyal fans filling the servers in a fight to wear the crown of the best UT3 player. Hopefully UT4 will raise the bar in the series, possibly adding the option to play in third person mode like Gears of War, which will definitely change how the game is played. Xbox 360 players have Halo 3, and now PS3 gamers have their own online gaming domain with UT3.

4Players.de (82 out of 100) (82%)

Auf der einen Seite: Rasante Action. Auf der anderen: ein Gamepad. Lassen sich diese beiden so widersprüchlich scheinenden Dinge miteinander kombinieren? Jauser! Es flutscht nicht auf Anhieb wie auf dem PC, aber nach kurzer Einspielzeit, und an dieser Stelle gewinnt die Kampagne ihre Existenzberechtigung, steuern sich Minigun, Flak-Cannon und Hoverboard genauso flüssig wie beim großen Bruder! Die Action geht saftig ab, das Design ist nach wie vor ebenso abgefahren wie detailverliebt - Unreal Tournament 3 ist auch auf der PS3 ein Gewinner. Allerdings hat es auch hier mit Call of Duty 4, Team Fortress 2 und im weitesten Sinne auch Warhawk drei hervorragende Konkurrenten, von denen der Erstgenannte neben einem brillanten Mehrspielermodus auch noch eine ebenso fantastische Solisten-Kampagne bietet. Für Fans klassischer, »konservativer« Deathmatch-Action ist UT3 dennoch eine wunderbare Wahl, denn es bleibt den bewährten Serientraditionen treu. Aber viel mehr gibt es auch nicht.

GameSpy ( ) (80%)

As far as PS3 shooters go, Unreal Tournament III is undoubtedly one of the best. The game looks gorgeous (come on, what did you expect?), runs very smoothly, and features some cool new additions to the series. Sure, the single-player mode is hackneyed and contrived, but the multiplayer action is as good as ever. This is the best console Unreal game to date, and we can't help hoping that it's the start of a beautiful friendship.

1UP (8 out of 10) (80%)

Whether or not you'll find a community playing this game in a year leads back to that earlier question of just how close PC and console gaming have become...and your response to Unreal Tournament 3 will help shape the answer.

Jeuxvideo.com (16 out of 20) (80%)

Si la sortie d'un nouvel UT est généralement accompagnée de cris de joie et constitue un petit événement en soi, cet Unreal Tournament 3 laisse un peu le joueur sur sa faim. On regrette l'absence d'un mode Assault ou Domination pour constater l'arrivée d'une variante du sympathique Onslaught mais d'une manière générale, il ne s'agit ni plus ni moins que d'un simple lifting graphique de la série heureusement livrée avec des cartes de qualité. Quant à la campagne solo, elle est aussi risible qu'on s'y attendait. Il reste à voir si la communauté va s'emparer des outils de création et surtout, si les serveurs finiront par se remplir, car pour l'heure, on se sent terriblement seul sur un titre qui semble boudé par les joueurs qui lui préfèrent visiblement ses concurrents.

GameCell UK (8 out of 10) (80%)

Overall though it is a solid conversion. I was initially uninspired by the single player game, but as ever it is online where it really shines. Now what I really need are a handful of old mates who also have the game, a headset, and a few cold beers for a solid evening’s entertainment.

USA Today ( ) (80%)

Is UT3 on par with this year's powerful FPS lineup? Not exactly. The campaign feels more like an offline variation of multiplayer. However, PS3 owners in search of a quality shooter to call their own this season should be pleased.

GamerDad ( ) (80%)

The basis of the game is this - you enter a confined area filled with respawning points for weapons, ammo, health packs, and ... well, you. The goal is to kill more than you are killed. Everything else is incidental. The game is gorgeous, sounds great, and plays fantastic. The only problem - it feels like a tuned-up version of UT2004. Again, that isn't a bad thing, but the gameplay really doesn't particularly stand out in this year of spectacular shooters. Still, for solid multiplayer fun it is hard to beat! It is a solid game that performs pretty well at high settings and delivers varied maps and settings and a fantastic array of weapons for dealing out destruction.

videogamer.com (8 out of 10) (80%)

Unreal Tournament 3 for the PlayStation 3 is a stunning looking, slick and polished FPS that every competitive PS3 gamer should add to their collection. It's difficult to see how UT can unleash itself from the shackles of its genre though. Should Epic even bother? Should we commend them for sticking to their guns and not pandering completely to a mainstream audience by revamping the game? It's great fun of course, and UT3 has done nothing that will put off fans of the genre. Question is: is it going to keep you captivated until the likes of Killzone 2 and Resistance 2 arrive? We think so.

Hooked Gamers (8 out of 10) (80%)

Unreal Tournament III is not going to shatter any barriers in the console FPS market. It doesn’t have the cinematic feel of Call of Duty 4. It doesn’t have the ridiculous amount of gameplay that The Orange Box has. And it doesn’t have the options of Halo 3. It does have classic high speed frag fest gameplay that makes it a different game in a sea of top notch FPS. Is that enough to generate interest from the PS3 market? It should be as Unreal Tournament III delivers a gameplay experience like no other this holiday season and adds another solid title to the systems library. Long after you have called in your last air strike or jumped through your last portal, Unreal Tournament III will still be there delivering an intense frantic experience that reminds you of why you still play games to begin with. It’s just plain fun.

Boomtown (8 out of 10) (80%)

Using those familiar weapons such as the Flak Cannon and Translocator brings back very happy memories of the first game in the series. Epic Games has done a great job in returning the series to its roots, and while there are plenty of new additions in there, the core gameplay remains fast, frantic and as action-packed as ever. Great to see new versions of classic maps too, now if only epic would bring back the Assault maps from the original too.

TTGamer (8 out of 10) (80%)

There are both good and bad parts to the Unreal Tournament 3 PS3 port. If you’ve never played a UT game before you are likely to play the game for a while, but those familiar with the series will be wondering where all the new features went. Epic have a winner in this franchise but next time they head back to the Unreal Tournament universe a lot will have to change, otherwise the series will be stale and the PC and PS3 will lose yet another top franchise to stale gameplay.

Gamereactor (Sweden) (8 out of 10) (80%)

Sammanfattningsvis är detta en mycket bra titel som fyler ett fattigt tomrum till Playstation 3. Gillar du idiotsnabb multidöd och äger en PS3:a är detta helt klart ett spel för dig. Inget snack.

Review Busters, The (8 out of 10) (80%)

Unreal Tournament 3 is a lot like Call of Duty 4 in many ways. Both these games are lacking in the single player mode compared to Bioshock and their online modes are not nearly as good as Halo 3. I am not saying that both these games are bad because they’re both good. UT3 is one of those games that is nice to have around since it is fast and action packed. You can easily put this game on and play a few online matches within a few minutes. If you want a game that shows off your Playstation 3 then Unreal Tournament 3 is the perfect choice.

Game Vortex (78 out of 100) (78%)

Sadly, Unreal Tournament 3 is not strong enough on the merits of its offline gameplay to provide hours of entertainment; after playing through a few missions in the Campaign mode or playing against bots, you start wanting to play against others. Unfortunately, my personal experience and other reports from around the web indicate that lag and connectivity issues will put more than a slight damper on the online gameplay, the single-most important aspect of Unreal Tournament 3.

ripten (7.5 out of 10) (75%)

So does Unreal Tournament III make the cut? Yes, since the fact that this game has so much going for it in the multiplayer department makes it easy to overlook the lag and poor single campaign, which in all honesty could have been dropped. I played this game religiously online and loved the visuals. It also shows what consoles can do if the developers put their minds to it, with lots of mods and no load times. Forget the campaign mode and get online!

Video Game Generation (7.5 out of 10) (75%)

I really wanted to give Unreal Tournament III a higher score – in many respects, the game is deserving of one, as it has a lot going for it. Even when you take away the annoyingly constrained story of the single-player campaign, you’re still left with a fantastic-looking first-person shooter with some incredibly addictive gameplay that is bound to be kept alive for months, if not years, thanks to the mod support alone. However, in an online-heavy game like this, such rampant connection problems – from dropped or timed-out connections to lag to attempts to connect me to games I couldn’t play...repeatedly – truly forced my hand. Should Epic and Midway (or even Sony, if they’re the ones responsible) ever get around to fixing those issues – and perhaps even adding some clan support or cross-platform play – then I’ll consider an addendum to this. But, for now, this is how it stands: close, but no cigar.

Computer Bild Spiele (2.37 out of 6) (73%)

Auch wenn die UT-ty­pischen, ironischen Kommentare beinahe schwachsin­nig übersetzt und blut­rünstig sind, geht es um sportlichen Wett­streit. Hauptfrage: Wer hat die schnellsten Finger? Dazu gehören schicke Karten und kluge Computergeg­ner. Wer auf die Unreal Tournament-Vorgänger und Baller­spiele steht, ist hier richtig. Oder, um es noch mal mit der dunklen Stimme Ihres Besiegers zu sagen: „Deine Program­mierung ist zweitklassig“ – das Spiel aber ist „gut“.

Diehard GameFan (7 out of 10) (70%)

Epic scores big time on the PS3 with Unreal Tournament 3. Fast-paced online gameplay that’s addictive and massively fun makes this one a worthwhile addition to your library. The single player isn’t great, and it doesn’t do anything to reinvent the wheel, but it’s not like that’s a big deal; the gameplay is good times and if you’re at all an FPS fan, this is one game you don’t want to pass up.

GamersHell.com (7 out of 10) (70%)

I understand that this formula has worked for Unreal in the past, but c’mon, evolve a little will ya? Let the gameplay match the visuals in quality. It is fun for a while, but in the end you are no better off than when you started and that's depressing. If Unreal could implement some of the gameplay features seen in many other modern shooters, you would have a very strong and rewarding multiplayer experience.